Every year on April 28th workers in Britain and around the world mark International Workers Memorial day by holding ceremonies to honour fallen workers
A service of remembrance was held on Sunday in Vera Page Park at The Workers Memorial to commemorate those who have died because of their jobs, either through accident or illness.
As well as honouring the dead The Workers Memorial Foundation promote safety at work.
This years theme is climate change and how is impacts on workers health
The service was led by the Vicar of Parish Church Rev Rachel Shuttleworth and included a minutes silence as a mark of respect
Music was provided by Haydock Band led by their conductor Mark Quinn and The Northwest Miners Association unfurled their banners
Many dignitaries laid wreaths led by The Lord Mayor of St Helens Councillor Lynn Clarke included
Marie Rimmer CBE MP
The Workers memorial Foundation
Unite the Union St Helens Central
David Baines Council Leader
West Park Ward
Northwest Miners Association
Sutton and Northwest ward Labour councillors
Peasley Cross and Fingerpost
Moss Bank Ward
The theme of the speakers was the continuing need for safety at work and continuous improvement in workers conditions
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